The late Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa. Image: Austin Ogiza / Flickr
From Advocate Teffo’s arrest to the death of a state witness, here’s a recap of all the twists and turns in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial.
The late Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa. Image: Austin Ogiza / Flickr
The murder trial of former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa is set to commence on Monday 30 May.
Senzo Meyiwa is believed to have been killed in an armed robbery at the home of his then-girlfriend Kelly Khumalo’s mom in Vosloorus on 26 October 2014.
Who was at the house when Senzo was killed?
Five hitmen – Muzikawukhulelwa S’Tembu Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Ziphozonke Maphisa and Fisokuhle Ntuli were arrested and charged after being accused of murdering Senzo. However, the soccer star’s brother Sfiso did not believe the men were the ones to kill his brother.
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The murder trial of Senzo began in April 2022 but had been postponed. Senzo’s murder trial will now take place on 30 May. Here’s a recap of what went down in the courtroom.